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    Default How to construct a perch on a college student wage?

    this threads probably been done before. I've looked at stands all over but I'm not sure with what wood to go with. I can design, I just want to be able to construct a play stand about 5-6 feet tall to fit within a 24" square space. Perhaps hangable or something so I can take it down. I've seen ONE hanging one...but it's gotta have a catch pan under it because the upstairs of my new home isn't mine but they said I can hang a playstand up there for him so he gets some extra light during the day. Does anyone know of some templates/wood/ropes I should be using? We're going to Loews or homedepot on friday to buy shelving, buy a 30 by 2 by 5 foot sheet to screw some legs onto to build a desk for the place I'm in, I AM SOOOO POSTING PICTURES of my first pad. It's, well I can't do anything about the ugly tile int he basement, but they said I can rip the walls down, paint it to match my bed.... it's not like a hippy pad or what ever but it's beautiful thus far. Also, if no one can think of a pattern to suggest is there ANY large treelike plants I can use that are close to about that size that are bird safe for me to put him in? If I can't get him a playstand, a nice big plant with toys I can hide in the leaves would be great too. Thanks guys! (Btw I'm trying to budget so be gentile!)

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    Default Re: How to construct a perch on a college student wage?

    Safe and Dangerous Woods

    there is a good list of whats what. Sisal, Jute or cotton ropes are the best to use, untreated. You could combine PVC fittings with wood dowels and attach/add on from there! The size you are wanting pretty much leaves you wide open to build what ya want!


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    I love you Jim. <3 thank you

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    IMO, PVC is the easiest to work with- and the least expensive. Here is a thread of Ollie's gyms: Ollie's Gyms. There are sizes of PVC to accomodate any size of bird.
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